May 2013 The Rehoboth Council on Aging shall: Provide, coordinate and link available resources to help meet the needs of the Town’s elders. Carry out programs and services to range from information community education, referrals, outreach, transportation, Meals on Wheels, health screenings, intergenerational activities, crafting programs, and other programs as offered. The COA Posts Community Information: Please check the bulletin boards every time you come in to the Council on Aging for Free Health Screenings and Support Groups updates, we also post other important information that can be a benefit to you, family or friends.
ORGANIZATION EVENTS AND NEWS: The Best Is Yet to Come!
The Best is yet to come, a senior social group that enjoys doing activities that members suggest. They meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month 1pm at the Gladys L. Harrell Senior Center55 Bay State Rd., Rehoboth, MA. Annual Dues are $6.00.
Up Coming Activities
May 9th – Meeting New members always welcomed. Call Carl Chace for details. 508 252- 9695 And remember…..The Best is yet to Come.
TRIAD:
Sheriff, Police and Seniors working together to enhance the lives of our seniors. They meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. New Members always welcome.. No Dues.. Call Marilyn 508-252-9366 Programs being offered through TRIAD are: Free “911” cell phones; File of Life; Are you OK? Program; Project Lifesaver.; Yellow Alert
Senior Citizens Club
The Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club is a Social and Charitable Club Meetings are scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the Month at 1:30pm at the Rehoboth Council on Aging.
Up Coming Activities
May 2nd – Meeting & BINGO May 16th – Lunch, Meeting & BINGO Dues are now Due!
The Friends of the Elderly Club
The Friends of the Elderly partly fund some services at the Rehoboth Council on Aging such as podiatry and cholesterol clinics. They meet at 10:30am on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. New Members always Welcome.
Veterans’ Corner
Valor Act applications are still coming in. Over a dozen veterans have signed up
to perform work for the Town and get tax abatement off the 2014 taxes. If interested please pick up an application at the Town Hall or the Council on Aging. Veterans looking to save money on medical cost should inquire about the VA Medical System. Thinking of filing a claim with the Veterans Administration? The Veterans Service Officer can help. (508 252 4467, x122) Office hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 AM – Noon. Appointments are available at almost any other time. Lt. Col. William C. Saunders, U. S. Army, (Retired) Director of Veterans’ Services
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Hi-Lo Jack League Pete’s Hi-Lo Jack League now forming for September 4, 2013 - 15 week session at the REHOBOTH AMERICAN LEGION POST 302 on Anawan Street, Rehoboth. Please call Beverly Michaud for further information and to sign up 508-761-5087.
Rehoboth Senior Citizens’ Club
We are a social and charitable club open to residents or non-residents of Rehoboth. Meetings are held the first and third Thursday of the month (September through June.) Meetings are held at 1:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Upcoming events: March 7th regular meeting followed by bingo March 21st Luncheon at 12:00-noon followed by meeting & entertainment. cost: $5. (must sign up and pay in advance) April 4th Regular meeting followed by bingo April 18th Luncheon (calzones) at 12:00-noon followed by meeting Cost: $5 (must sign up and pay in advance) We are always happy to welcome new members into our club… Rehoboth residents or non-residents are welcome. Dues are payable on or before the first meeting in May. If you would like to become a member of our club, please fill out the application below:
Membership Application Must be 60 years of age Name_________________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________ Phone number_________________________________________________________ Date of birth___________________________________________________________ Dues are $4.00 a year for residents…. $8.00 a year for non-residents Amount enclosed $__________________________________________ Please make checks payable to: Rehoboth Senior Citizens’ Club and send to: Rehoboth Senior Citizens’ Club 55 Bay State Road Rehoboth, MA 02769-2317
Rehoboth Senior Citizens’ Club News
The Rehoboth Senior Citizens’ Club held their annual luncheon on Feb. 21st in honor of those members who are 90 and over or will be 90 during the coming year. There were 62 people attending plus 14 honored guests. Eight guests were 90+ years young. Those who will be reaching this important milestone during the coming year are: Marshall Fisher, Alice Poole, Charlotte Bliss, Alice Veader, Bertha Hamel and Wanda Swanson. They were presented a citation by a member of our Board of Selectmen, Lorraine Botts. Our state representative, Steve Howitt, was in attendance and offered his congratulations to all our honored guests. A delicious meal was enjoyed by one and all and we were very happy to acknowledge and celebrate these very special “Honorary Members” of our club.